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The 32nd  Annual Doddridge County Fair Amateur Talent Show Rules

 

  1. There are four divisions of competition; Jr. 10 & under, Teen 11-15, Young Adult 16-20, and Senior 21 & over.
  2. Amateur acts only.  (No professionals/working performers)
  3. Group acts limited to five (5) members.
  4. The oldest member of the group will determine the division of all group acts.
  5. Acts must be no longer than 3 minutes. (If act is longer than 3 minutes, approval must be received from talent show directors)
  6. Acts must provide recorded music of good quality.  CD’s are strongly encouraged, if you need help with a CD let me know.  Have your tapes pre-cued to the beginning.  (Upbeat songs are best for grabbing audience attention and it’s ok to say hey to the audience if you want)
  7. Acts will be scored on Appearance, Stage Presence, Sound Quality, Rhythm and Timing, and Overall Audience Appeal.  Ten points awarded for each.  (The judges appreciate dressing to perform)
  8. The decisions of the judges will be final.  ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION will be released to anyone except the contest directors.  (Score sheets will NOT be shared with contestants)
  9. Ties will be performed again at the judge’s discretion.
  10. Winners shall remain backstage for the finale.
  11. No gifts should be given to any contestants until the contest is over and contestants have left the stage.
  12. The Fair Board is not responsible for lost articles.  Contestants shall claim music, costumes, props, etc. at the stage area when the contest is over.
  13. Contestants (group members) will pay $5.00 each (maximum of $25.00) per entry.
  14. The show is limited to the first 12 entries in each division.
  15. Contestants may compete only once. (Group or solo)
  16. Awards will be distributed to the winners of the Jr. Division after the Teen Division, before intermission.
  17. You must pre-register to perform in the show.
  18. Late entries are discouraged, however you may contact directors for further discussion.
  19. The show starts at 7:00 pm.
  20. Pre-registration deadline is August 15, 2008
  21. Cash prize & trophy to the top 3 winners in each division.
  22. Trophy to all contestants in the Jr. and Teen division for participating.
  23. Winners will open for Anderson on Friday night.
  24. Entry forms are available at the Doddridge Co. Senior Citizens or the Doddridge Co. Medical Center.

*All contestants must sign in between 5:30-6:30

the night of the show at the stage area*

 

Show Time: 7:00 pm    Wednesday, August 20, 2008

 

This Rules and Regulations information sheet is for you to keep for future reference.

Thank You and Good Luck!

 

For More Information or Entry Form Please Call:

Debbie Montoya  873-1604   

 

 

 

 

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